The Centurion and his horse questions.

[jvrjenivs]

As far as I know there is little difference in military saddles and horsegear and civilian. We know of very decorated horsegear found in civilian settlement. Probably from retired men, but then out of military use. But remember that a horse is expensive and you need land for it to feed it and money to have it. On the stone that was earlier menthioned, we also read the letter EQ(ues), so it is certainly possible he owned a horse.

I don't think that horse is depicted because he liked riding for pleasure. It's more a sign of wealthy status, I think. But this is not my field of expertise, and I'm sure others can comment on the way of seeing this stone better as I can.